Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on the Elpasosiguiente website, what types of cookies we employ, the information we collect through cookies, and how this information is used. It also describes how to control cookie preferences.

By using this website, the user consents to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If the user does not agree with the use of cookies, they must adjust their browser settings or refrain from using this site.

2. What are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on the user's device (computer, tablet, mobile phone) when visiting a website. Cookies allow the website to recognize the user's device and remember information about their visit, such as language preferences, custom settings, and browsing activity.

Cookies can be "session" (deleted when the browser is closed) or "persistent" (remain on the device for a determined period or until manually deleted).

3. Types of Cookies Used

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the basic functioning of the website and cannot be deactivated. They enable functionalities such as:

• Remembering user cookie preferences.
• Maintaining site security.
• Allowing basic navigation between pages.

Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly. These cookies do not collect information that can personally identify the user.

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember user choices to provide enhanced and more personalized functionalities. They include:

• Remembering selected language preference (Spanish or English).
• Maintaining the state of interactive elements like expanded or collapsed accordions.
• Remembering user responses in forms or questionnaires.

These cookies do not track user browsing activity on other websites.

3.3 Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how users use the website, such as which pages they visit most frequently and whether they receive error messages. The information collected is aggregated and anonymous.

These cookies are used to:

• Analyze site traffic patterns.
• Identify technical problems.
• Improve site performance and structure.

Currently, this website does not use third-party performance cookies.

4. Third-Party Cookies

This website may use third-party services that set their own cookies to provide specific functionalities:

• Google Fonts: used to load site typography. These may set cookies to optimize font delivery.
• JavaScript Libraries (CDN): services like cdnjs.cloudflare.com may set cookies to optimize resource delivery.

This website does not use third-party cookies for advertising purposes or cross-site tracking. User information is not shared with advertising networks.

5. Purpose of Cookie Use

Cookies used on this website have the following specific purposes:

• Consent management: remember user cookie preferences to avoid repeatedly showing the consent banner.
• Language preferences: remember whether the user selected the Spanish or English version of the site.
• Site functionality: maintain the state of interactive elements like expanded articles in the posts section.
• Experience improvement: remember user preferences to provide a smoother browsing experience.

This site does not use cookies to track user behavior across different websites or to create user profiles for advertising purposes.

6. Cookie Duration

Cookies used on this site have different validity periods:

• Session cookies: automatically deleted when the user closes the browser.
• Preference cookies: remain on the device for 12 months to remember user choices.
• Consent cookies: remain for 12 months to avoid repeatedly showing the cookie banner.

Users can manually delete cookies at any time through their browser settings.

7. Cookie Management through Consent Banner

When a user visits this website for the first time, a cookie consent banner is displayed. The user can:

• Accept all cookies: allows use of all cookies described in this policy.
• Reject non-essential cookies: only strictly necessary cookies for site functioning will be used.
• Customize preferences: select which cookie categories to allow.

The consent banner is implemented through the cookie-consent.js file, which functions uniformly for both language versions of the site (Spanish and English). User preferences are stored through a consent cookie that respects the choice made.

Users can modify their cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link available in the site footer.

8. How to Control and Delete Cookies

Users have complete control over cookies and can manage them in the following ways:

8.1 Browser Configuration

Most web browsers allow cookie control through settings. Users can:

• Block all cookies.
• Allow only cookies from specific sites.
• Delete existing cookies.
• Configure the browser to notify when a cookie is sent.

8.2 Instructions by Browser

Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data

Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data

Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data

Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and stored data

For detailed instructions on how to manage cookies in specific browsers, consult the corresponding browser help documentation.

8.3 Consequences of Disabling Cookies

If the user disables all cookies, some website functionalities may not operate correctly:

• The cookie consent banner will appear on each visit.
• Language preferences will not be remembered between sessions.
• Interactive elements may not maintain their state.
• The browsing experience may be less personalized.

9. Cookies and Personal Data

Most cookies used on this website do not collect information that personally identifies the user. Functional and performance cookies collect aggregated and anonymous information.

However, in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Law No. 25.326 of Argentina, information collected through cookies that can be related to an identifiable user is treated as personal data and is subject to the provisions of this site's Privacy Policy.

Users have the same rights over data collected through cookies as over any other personal data, including the right of access, rectification, and deletion.

10. Updates to this Policy

This Cookie Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in cookie usage practices or applicable regulations. The date of the last update is indicated at the beginning of this document.

Users are recommended to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how cookies are used. Substantial changes will be communicated through prominent notice on the website.

11. More Information

For more information about cookies in general, users can consult the following resources:

• All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org
• Your Online Choices: www.youronlinechoices.com

12. Contact

For inquiries related to this Cookie Policy or cookie usage on this website, users may contact:

Elpasosiguiente
Zelarrayán 2550, B8000 Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
Phone: +54 291 501 8000
Tax ID: 20-34567891-3